How does the body adapt to sleep deprivation?

Well, let me give you a clue: it is one of the oldest and most effective forms of torture Chronic Sleep Deprivation and Health Effects 10 Surprising Effects of Lack of Sleep You like number 4 in that second list - "lack of sleep kills sex drive". read more

Sleep deprivation in the short-term or long-term throws the body out of wack. Everything from heart function to hormone secretion is adversely affected. The body adapts or responds in some ways, but doesn't get used to sleep deprivation (if that's what you mean by adapt). read more

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD, RN, CRNA on June 5, 2017 — Written by Ann Pietrangelo and Stephanie Watson If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, you already know how you’ll feel the next day — tired, cranky, and out of sorts. read more